Explore the Lone Star State while learning
about those who made it great!

The Texas Forts Trail Caravan is for anyone who enjoys a road trip! When the Forts Trail was founded in 1968 by Governor John Connally and the Texas Highway Department (now TXDOT), the governor, his wife, and an entourage of state and regional officials drove the entire 600+ mile trail in two days time! In honor of the trail's 50th anniversary we'll be replicating that caravan drive over a three day period in early October.

You can expect stops at eight historic forts and at the largest Spanish fort built in Texas! Each of these sites played crucial roles in the history of our great state - and nation. Along the way we'll enjoy local cuisine that will bring your taste buds to life! The caravan will have plenty of stops in quaint towns with lots of folklore. Drive time will be occupied with trivia games and I Spy, with prizes to be awarded at the end of the day. 

Join us for a real Texas treat - whether for just a 20-mile leg of the trip, a full day or the entire journey!  

There is no charge for participating in the Caravan and registration is
not required - although for planning purposes we certainly appreciate
knowing how many folks will be joining in!

However, reservations ARE required if you'd like to the partake of the
pre-planned lunches and dinners. Many of the places we will be traveling
through and/or stopping in are small rural communities or sites with
very limited dining options. We strongly suggest making plans to be
part of the group meals in order to share the experience with your
fellow travelers and to guarantee getting an authentic local meal. 

Click Here for Schedule 
Map and Details for Day One - first half map
Map and Details for Day One - second half map
Map and Details for Day Two Map
Map and Details for Day Three Map
 
Day One - Thu, Oct 4:  Frontier Texas!, Fort Phantom, Albany, Fort Griffin, Throckmorton, Fort Belknap (Lunch), Graham, Possum Kingdom, Jacksboro, Fort Richardson, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Strawn, Ranger, De Leon, Comanche and ending in Brownwood with dinner catered by Underwood's BBQ at the historic railroad depot.

• Day Two - Fri, Oct 5: Brownwood, Brady, Mason, Menard, Presidio De San Saba (Lunch), Fort McKavett, Eldorado and ending in San Angelo at Fort Concho NHL with a special dinner and evening program.
• Day Three - Sat, Oct 6: Fort Concho, Robert Lee, Bronte, Fort Chadbourne, Winters, Tuscola with Lunch at Perini Ranch Steakhouse in Buffalo Gap, and ending in Abilene at Frontier, Texas! 

Meals and Special Programs 

Reservations ARE required for the following pre-planned meals and programs: reservations must be made by noon on Monday, October 1.
For late additions, please call us at (325) 660-6774.

Day One (10/4) Lunch - Ft Belknap
Enjoy lunch under the large live oak trees at Fort Belknap. 
(Menu details to be provided soon!) $12.50 each

Day One (10/4) Dinner & Program - Brownwood
Complete Day One of the Caravan with dinner and a short program at the historic Santa Fe Railroad Depot in Brownwood. Catered by Underwood's BBQ, dinner will consist of that traditional Texas barbecue meal of sliced barbecue, roast chicken, sausage, pickles & onions, beans, potato salad, slaw, rolls, and cobbler. $15.00 each

Day Two (10/5) Lunch - Presidio de San Saba
Dine on the grounds of the Presidio de San Saba - the largest fort built by the Spanish in Texas. Catered by the Lazy Ladle, lunch will be a belly-filling meal of chicken fried steak with all the fixings! $12.50 each

Day Two (10/5) Ft Concho Dinner & Program
Complete Day Two with evening mess on the historic grounds of Fort Concho in San Angelo. A special program you won't want to miss is in the works! The dinner chow menus is fried catfish and chicken tenders, hushpuppies, German potatoes, coleslaw, buttered corn, biscuits and banana pudding. $20.00 each

Day Three (10/6) End of the Road: Lunch at Perini Ranch Steakhouse
One last celebration with special guests and presentations as the caravan nears the end of the road at Perini Ranch Steakhouse! Enjoy Perini's fajita lunch: beef and chicken fajitas, ranch salad, chips, pico and guacamole, black bean and roasted corn salad, ranch beans, bread pudding, water and tea. Open bar with beer, wine and margaritas. $28.00 each

Questions? 

For additional information, please contact the Texas Forts Trail at either 
(325) 660-6774 or info@texasfortstrail.com

Event Add-ons: These Optional Items are Available Upon Registration

2018 Trooper Member ($25) - The annual Forts Trail membership program offers the following benefits:
*Texas Forts Trail Passport - complete the Passport while on the Caravan and become eligible for grand prizes!
*One-year subscription to Authentic Texas magazine ($15 value)
*Exclusive monthly email “Dispatch” highlighting site meet-ups, special Forts Trail sponsored events, regional community events, and more! 

Complimentary Tickets to the West Texas Food Truck Festival with 38 Special (10/6). It's a day of family-friendly fun at the Back Porch of Texas with tons of food trucks from all over the area while enjoying live bands, 2 concert stages, vendors and more! The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau is offering Caravan participants free tickets; first come, first served!